United KingdomDisability Assessor
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£39000 - £40500 per annum + OTE up to £46,575
Permanent
Clinical Assessor
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If you're considering a move into a Clinical Assessor or PIP Functional Assessor role, understanding the training and support available is an important first step.
At Medacs Healthcare, our training programme is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to step into your new role, with structured support throughout your journey.
You’ll be joining a team that helps people with long-term health conditions or disabilities access the support they may be entitled to through thePersonal Independence Payment (PIP) process.
Training And Support From The Start?
Our Clinical Assessor training programme is structured, practical and designed to support you as you move into your new role.
During your training, you’ll build your understanding of:
- The legislative framework and requirements for PIP
- The systems and IT equipment used in the role
- Relevant clinical subjects
- Customer service, equality and diversity
- Key policies and procedures
By the end of the training process, you’ll be ready to assess individuals with a range of long-term health conditions and understand how these affect daily functioning.
What To Expect From Our Training Programme
There are five stages in the training and approval process. Each stage builds your knowledge, develops your practical skills and supports your progression.
Stage 1 and 2: Initial Training
Your initial training lasts six weeks and takes place on Microsoft Teams, delivered by our experienced training team.
Using DWP-approved materials, you’ll learn about the policy behind the PIP benefit, alongside the practical skills needed to carry out assessments in a Clinical Assessor role.
Towards the end of the six weeks, you’ll complete:
- A multiple-choice questionnaire
- Two theory cases
- Two practical cases
You’ll move to the next stage once these are successfully completed.
Stage 3: Clinical Coaching
You’ll work with an experienced Clinical Coach to build your skills on live cases.
This stage lasts for up to two weeks and includes observation before, during and after assessments, with regular feedback.
You’ll be supported to develop:
- Effective preparation, including the use of further evidence
- Consultation skills and questioning
- Accurate documentation
- Report writing to the required standard
Depending on your contract, this may include face-to-face and telephone assessments.
Stage 4: Approval Audit
After supervision, you’ll begin carrying out assessments more independently.
You’ll move onto 100% audit, meaning every case is reviewed and feedback is provided. This continues until full approval is confirmed by the DWP.
You’ll work towards the required standards before progressing to the final stage.
Stage 5: Final Approval Stage
At the final stage, your key competencies will be assessed.
You’ll complete three observed assessments to confirm you are working to the required standard as a PIP Functional Assessor.
Support Before Approval And Beyond
You’ll be supported throughout the process.
During stages 4 and 5, you’ll work with a dedicated Clinical Support Manager (CSM), with regular check-ins covering:
- Wellbeing
- Audit feedback
- Report observation
- Training needs
- Productivity and quality
- Ongoing support
You’ll also receive refresher training and annual Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to keep your knowledge up to date.
Why Training And Support Matters In A Clinical Assessor Role
Moving into a Clinical Assessor role can be a significant career change, and having the right structure in place is key to building confidence and capability.
At Medacs Healthcare, our approach focuses on:
- Structured, step-by-step training
- Ongoing clinical support
- Clear progression through each stage of approval
- Continuous professional development
This ensures you feel fully supported as you transition into a new way of working within healthcare.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re looking for a new clinical role with full training and ongoing support, a PIP Functional Assessor role with Medacs Healthcare could be the right next step. Submit your CV today!
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